POPCULTURE HAPPENINGS

If comics, TV or novels have taught us anything, it’s that love can be found anywhere—which brings us to a new kind of date night. It features all of the classic traits of speed dating, but this version will incorporate board games into the mix. There will be tables set up with two-player games, and men and women will be paired up for a 30-minute competition before shuffling off to their next rendezvous. (Avalon Knights, $10; Free for women)

Princess Bride Quote-Along / Sun, Feb 14 (6:30 pm)

There’s already the Princess Bride Sing-Along—where the lyrics appear onscreen and viewers sing along with their favourite songs—and now there’s the quote-along, making its debut at the Garneau Theatre. Subtitles will appear onscreen to help viewers know when to say some of the film’s most popular quotes. Special guest April Banigan of Mass Effect and Dragon Age fame will also be in attendance. (Garneau Theatre)

On Spec Release Shindig: Issues 100 & 101 / Sun, Feb 14 (7 pm)

On Spec is arguably one of the greatest literary magazines, with a focus on sci-fi and fantasy stories by up-and-coming Canadian writers and artists. It’s been 25 years since the release of its first issue, and On Spec is celebrating its 100th and 101st issues this month. To help the magazine celebrate such a milestone, artists James Beveridge and Corey Lansdell (cover artists for issues 100 and 101, respectively) will be signing copies of the magazines featuring their cover art. (Variant Edition Comics & Culture)V